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Fantastic Umbrella Factory

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Charlestown
Traveler Description: Converted barns which now house shops of local craftspeople.
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Attraction type: Specialty shop
Activities: Shopping
Address: 4820 Old Post Rd. Charlestown, RI
Tel: 401-364-6616

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5 of 5 stars
Waterbury, CT
Jun 20, 2008

Awesome little village. They have a cute little boutique at the entrance, a great coffe shop with the best carrot cake I've ever tasted, an artwork store housed with local artists' work, friendly people, peacocks!, and a great place to sit and relax. Even a place to buy flowers, planters, plants. Such a cute place. I visit Charlestown once a... more

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5 of 5 stars
Harwinton, CT
Mar 23, 2008

If you are a hand drummer this is the place to buy a great hand drum! more

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5 of 5 stars
Beacon Falls, Connecticut
Aug 26, 2007

Love to visit the Fantastic Umbrella Factory!! Love the grounds, the restaurant (sit out back if you can) and of course all the little shops. It is a very unique place and a must do if you're in the area. more

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5 of 5 stars
long island, new york
Jul 31, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Nothing what I expected, the shops are great- wonderful hand made things, friendly employees- the stores do seem to get repetitive. The true glamor of the place is the gardens, you could loose your self in the beautiful place for hours. more

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5 of 5 stars
fairfield, ct
Jul 27, 2007

I love this place!!! It is so unique and a must see each time I visit Rhode Island.. I love the animals they have there too. Just ahd a great time and will go back again and again. more

Aug 15, 2004
13/13 found this review helpful

The Umbrella factory, not only has an unusual name it is a special place like no other..Once you enter the garden pathways, it is like going back in time to a fantasy world. .Small farm birds roam the property..free range foraging for food..or just preening their feathers..As you go through the barns, you find treasures and pleasures...everything from A to... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
May 26, 2001
4/10 found this review helpful

Greetings I would have to say that it is one of the best places i hve been down there the gardens are butiful and the shops are great if u like reggae or afrcan art there is a great shop there that one is my fav so if u havent been go there are so many things to see there... more

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Fantastic Umbrella Factory Address

4820 Old Post Rd., Charlestown, RI
Tel: 401-364-6616